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Best riding leaf packs 3-4 inches

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ColtsTRD, Mar 23, 2014.

  1. Mar 23, 2014 at 8:55 PM
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    Hey fellas, need some advice here. I'm installing Camburg Spindles with Eibach Springs and 5100's set at 0. Which leaf pack should I get? I'll need a minimum of 3" so that I'm not so nose high...but don't wanna a crappy ride. Blocks are outta the question.
    Thanks for any input! :cheers:
     
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  2. Mar 23, 2014 at 9:23 PM
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    C'mon suspension nerds!!! :laugh:
     
  3. Mar 24, 2014 at 12:43 AM
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    FULLY LOADED WITH THE TECH PACKAGE, LEATHER, JBL SYSTEM W UPGRADED JBL SPEAKERS IN AL DOORS AND SUB, LED HEADLIGHTS, MOONROOF, EXTANG FULL TILT COVER, NFAB SIDE STEPS, OEM ROOF RACK, TRD PRO TAILS, COLOR MATCHED TRD PRO GRILL WITH WHITE RAPTOR LIGHTS, 15% TINT ALL THE WAY AROUND, TINTED WINDSHIELD 50%, BILSTEIN 6112'S W 650# SPRINGS AND 1/4 SPACER, ICON LEAF SPRINGS W 5125 REAR SHOCKS, WELD LEDGE 6 WHEELS 18 X 9 -12 W 275/65R18 TOYO AT III LOAD C TIRES
    I would go with the expos. I currently have them and no complaints at all.
     
  6. Mar 24, 2014 at 8:58 AM
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    I heard they ride real stiff when not loaded. I'll be running extended 5100s in the rear, not a resi shock
     
  7. Mar 24, 2014 at 9:36 AM
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    I don't think they run stiff at all. I ran the allpro stds before these and not much difference , atleast to me. It also helps to run a good tire. I run the toyo at II e rated tired and very happy with the ride and I also run the bilstein extended 5100's.
     
  8. Mar 24, 2014 at 9:43 AM
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    Nice! Thanks for the input man.
     
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    I plan to go with Dakars when I get back home. Figure if OZ can rave about them for this long, they must be good (at least after taking care of the squeaking).
     
  10. Mar 24, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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    right, I would too if they sat higher :cool:
     
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    Just a bunch of old crap
    What about making a call to Alcan and having them build you a set? You give them your desired height and preload and they'll make em just for you.
     
  12. Mar 24, 2014 at 11:26 AM
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    I thought about that but it'd probably cost 800 - $1,000
     
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    I think i'm gonna try the all pro standards and see how that goes.
     
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    Not near as bad. About $600 shipped. That's what Specalt did to go with his RCD 4.5" lift in the front. He had them build them for 300# of preload (he has a shell with carpet kit, tire up top, etc.) but I can't remember what lift height he ordered. Anyways, $600 shipped to his door.
     
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    They do come recommended by lots of folks on here.
     
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    You could easily gain that wanted additional height with some ATO shackle flips and longer shackles, more down travel too.
     
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    Yeah I know, I'm just not looking to cut and weld right now. If I didn't just buy my house, I totally would do that. :)



    I appreciate you guys chiming in :thumbsup:
     
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    Thats true, but hear just as much bad stuff :eek:
     
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    I got ALL PRO Expos about a month ago and love them. They are 3.75 in the rear with my bumper and shit in the back, but should be perfect when I got the trailer on it.
     

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